
Digital Payments
Fed’s Lael Brainard: CBDC may provide important foundation for US retail payments
Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, recently spoke about the Federal Reserve’s approach and thoughts...
CBDCs may disrupt financial systems: Fitch Ratings
In its latest report, Fitch Ratings looked into how CBDCs could impact the global financial system, including giving governments a...
Bahamas launches the first digital currency-linked debit card
The Bahamas launched the Sand Dollar as it sought to insulate its financial system against the constant disruptions that occur...
Russian mobile networks plan wallet and payment services for digital ruble
Mobile networks Beeline and Megafon are reported to be considering supporting services for an eventual central bank digital currency.
BIS head: Bitcoin may break down altogether, has no actual value backing
The head of the Bank for International Settlements believes that Bitcoin could end up collapsing altogether.
India’s central bank exploring the need for digital currency
In a recent outlook on payments in the digital era, the bank justified its earlier apprehension, but revealed that it’s...